Mar 23, 2017 08:53:37 AM by Adriana C
Hello,
I'm new on Upwork and I have some doubts ..
1) how do I get connects to submit proposals?
2) how is the payment done?
Thanks 😊
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Mar 23, 2017 09:02:58 AM by Christian F
Hi Adriana,
Being fairly new to this place myself, I had the same questions.
As a "basic" member, you get 60 connects per month (I think), that you can use.
It took a little while before my connects where available to use.
Payment is, as far as I understand, done via Upworks payment system and you can use either Paypal or a transfer method to get your earnings.
You can read more here:
https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/sections/202260708-Payment-Method
Hope this helped.
/Christian
Mar 23, 2017 10:10:07 AM by Adriana C
Mar 23, 2017 10:18:26 AM by Jennifer M
They will usually chat with you and then send an offer. Never work until they send an offer.
Jun 9, 2017 08:31:08 AM by Valeria K
Hi Shreedhar,
Once a freelancer's profile is accepted and they pick their Membership, they'll get their allotment of connects and be able to send proposals to jobs. The number of available connects is displayed on the right side of Find Work page.
Aug 17, 2017 02:54:28 AM Edited Aug 17, 2017 02:55:35 AM by Reever M
I am a member since May but I haven't got any connects.
Aug 17, 2017 03:46:30 AM by Vladimir G
Hi Reever,
I see you already started submitting proposals, let us know if you have any questions.
Oct 10, 2019 03:37:17 PM by Noredia O
I only got 20 connects when I signed up but haven't been able to send proposals since it was used up.
It seems newbies can't really make money here unless they start spending money here.
Apr 17, 2018 08:16:59 AM by Alicia S
Apr 17, 2018 08:53:17 AM by Nina K
Hi Alicia,
Your connects should be credited some time today, please give it a few more hours and if they do not reflect in your account by the end of the day, let us know and we'll further assist.
Jul 16, 2019 07:49:44 PM by Nauman J
Aug 30, 2017 05:11:18 AM by Felix O
Hello Person Concerned,
I am new in Upwork and i would love to know how some gets his first connects. i want to submit a proposal for ajob and it requires me to have 2 connects. Kindly, assist.
Regards,
Felix
Aug 30, 2017 05:53:37 AM by Vladimir G
Hi Felix,
Please follow the steps I posted yesterday on this thread and select a membership plan in order to receive your monthly allotment of Connects.
Aug 30, 2017 10:56:24 AM by Kevin M
Hi Felix,as i discovered you have to actively choose a subscription before you get any connects. usually by clicking the green button of one of the subscriptions. You then immediately receive your connects.
Sep 4, 2017 07:53:26 AM by Felix O
Hello Kevin,
Thanks for the response. i guess i need to pick the membership plans - plus which costs $10 and it will be billed against me. Id that what you meant or something else?
Sep 4, 2017 08:23:36 AM by Valeria K
Hi Felix,
You are free to choose either Basic (free) or Plus Membership. Check out this help article for more information about both plans.
Sep 27, 2017 09:59:25 PM by Avery O
Hi Hamza,
I would just like to clarify that you do not need to pay $10 to get Connects. You may opt for the Freelancer Basic plan which included free 60 connects every month. The Freelancer Plus plan, at $10 per month, issues an additional 10 connects on top of the free 60 connects every month.
You may read up on this help article for more information on the Freelancer Plus and Freelancer Basic plans.
Jan 4, 2018 07:40:01 AM by Ramsin J
Jan 4, 2018 09:10:00 AM by Valeria K
Ramsin,
If you subscribe to Membership Plus, you'll be able to purchase additional connects and benefit from connects rollover. Check out this help article for more information about that.
It is recommended that freelancers are selective about what jobs they apply to, only apply to jobs that they are absolutely sure they can complete and take time to craft well-written and targeted proposals.
Jan 4, 2018 09:14:54 AM by Valeria K
Hi Akhtar,
We'll have the team look into your issue and update you about it via a support ticket.
Thanks for reaching out.
Jun 19, 2019 01:35:46 AM Edited Jun 19, 2019 01:37:58 AM by Muhammad I
Hi dear,
My monthly connects expired on 1 June 2019 but I have not yet received / renewed my monthly connects (basic plan) yet. Kindly guide me about it or resolve my issue.
Thanks and regards
Muhammad Ijaz
Jun 19, 2019 01:47:18 AM by Goran V
Hi Muhammad,
Your account has been moved to paid Connects, you will have to purchase Connects to submit a proposal to any job (unless you are on our Freelancer Plus plan or rolled over some existing Connects).
You can view FAQs about paid Connects and a video explaining the change from our Head of Product, here. Thank you.
Jun 21, 2019 02:49:52 AM by Ojochenemi A
Jun 21, 2019 03:22:24 AM by Christine A
There are no free connects any more - you need to purchase them.
Jun 21, 2019 03:28:17 AM by Goran V
Hi Ojochenemi,
Since you`re signed up with our new Connect plan you will receive 20 connects instead of 60. Our team will award your connects on your profile as soon as possible.
To learn more about this you can read our announcement thread Here. Thank you.
Jun 21, 2019 06:15:26 AM by Christiana T
Hello, I have not received my monthly connects (basic plan) yet. It writes: Current Billing Cycle Jun 16, 2019 — Jul 15, 2019. Can you help me?
Jun 21, 2019 06:21:42 AM by Jennifer R
Christiana T wrote:Hello, I have not received my monthly connects (basic plan) yet. It writes: Current Billing Cycle Jun 16, 2019 — Jul 15, 2019. Can you help me?
You can find out more by reading these threads:
https://community.upwork.com/t5/Announcements/Upcoming-Changes-to-Connects/td-p/580451
Jun 21, 2019 06:44:29 AM by John Elixir Vim D
How will I get my free connects as a new member of Upwork?
Jun 21, 2019 06:53:42 AM by Goran V
Hi John,
Our team will update your profile and award your free connects as soon as possible, thank you.
Feb 14, 2020 08:06:59 AM by Adam C
I ran out of connects. Will i get for free 60 connects next month?
Feb 14, 2020 08:33:23 AM by Bojan S
Hi Adam,
Please note that Basic Membership doesn't include free connects. This can vary based on your location, but all Upwork users will be able to purchase Connects with a credit card or prepaid card. If you aren’t able to use a credit card or prepaid card or you don’t have an Upwork balance, in many cases you’ll be able to use PayPal. Check the options available to you and learn more about acceptable billing methods for paying memberships.
Thank you!
Apr 26, 2020 01:08:31 PM by Alicia P
Apr 26, 2020 03:15:52 PM by Joanne P
Hi Alicia,
New freelancers are given 20 free connects to help them get started. Once you all connects have been used up, you will need to purchase them. Please check out this article on our help center for more information.
Connects are not sold individually, but bundles begin at $1.50 for 10 Connects. Regardless of which bundle you choose, all Connects are priced at $0.15 apiece. Here are your bundle options:
Thank you!
Apr 27, 2020 08:36:47 AM by Alicia P
Oct 9, 2020 02:41:57 AM by Md Abul B
Thank you for joining upwork. I am also new in upwork. But i know this details. You can get connets only by adding your international debit or credit card. Buy connects is the best way to get connect.
Feb 23, 2021 01:10:53 AM by Melani A
Hi there! I am new in Upwork
I wasn't able to use my Upwork for almost 6 months since I joined Upwork. A few days ago I started to join Upwork again. I already send some proposals, but I think I have the same issues with the rest of the beginners like me...Correct me if I am wrong should I also buy bundles of connect in order to send proposal too..so that I can join Upwork again?
Feb 23, 2021 01:13:46 AM by Goran V
Hi Melani,
All freelancers that are on our Basic plan will receive only 10 free Connects per month. If you would like to send more proposals you will need to purchase Connects by going to Settings > Membership & Connects. Thank you.